The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
On a hill, far away
Stood an old rugged cross
The emblem of suffering and shame
And I love that old cross
Where the dearest and best
For a world of lost sinners was slain
So I'll cherish the old rugged cross (old rugged cross)
'Til my trophies, at last, I lay down
I will cling to the old rugged cross (old rugged cross)
And exchange it someday for a crown
To the old rugged cross, I will ever be true
It's shame, it's reproach gladly bear
Then He'll call me someday
To my home far away
Where His glory, forever, I'll share
So I'll cherish the old rugged cross (old rugged cross)
'Til my trophies, at last, I lay down
I will cling to the old rugged cross (old rugged cross)
And exchange it someday for a crown
And exchange it someday for a crown
Stood an old rugged cross
The emblem of suffering and shame
And I love that old cross
Where the dearest and best
For a world of lost sinners was slain
So I'll cherish the old rugged cross (old rugged cross)
'Til my trophies, at last, I lay down
I will cling to the old rugged cross (old rugged cross)
And exchange it someday for a crown
To the old rugged cross, I will ever be true
It's shame, it's reproach gladly bear
Then He'll call me someday
To my home far away
Where His glory, forever, I'll share
So I'll cherish the old rugged cross (old rugged cross)
'Til my trophies, at last, I lay down
I will cling to the old rugged cross (old rugged cross)
And exchange it someday for a crown
And exchange it someday for a crown
Lyrics submitted by ButNeverOutgunned
The Old Rugged Cross Lyrics as written by George Bennard
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Anthem Entertainment, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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